The City of Rome and Floyd County issued a joint proclamation this week proclaiming February 12 - 19, 2016 as "Georgia Small Business Week in Rome and Floyd County". This is in conjunction with Governor Deal having declared the third week in February as Georgia Small Business Week.
The Small Business Action Council has put together a few special events to celebrate Georgia Small Business Week. Everyone is encouraged to attend as many of the events as possible to support small business in Rome & Floyd County. Register online at romega.com for these Georgia Small Business Week Events.
Friday, February 12 at 8:15am - Kickoff Breakfast in the Chamber Boardroom. Help us kick off GA Small Business Week with breakfast and networking! We have a special program planned to help you add to your address book and we will have a few door prizes to give away. Sponsored by Merry Maids, Publix Super Markets, and Rome Cleaners. Free for Chamber Members, $5 for Non-Chamber Members.
Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30pm - Dinner & Discuss in the Ford Dining Hall on Berry College Campus. Here's your chance to "pick the brains" of past winners of the Chamber's Small Business of the Year Award. Cost is $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Chamber Members. R.S.V.P deadline is TODAY! RSVP after this time my result in a cost increase due to menu availability.
Our panelists will be:
Larry Alford, Owner of Rome Cleaners and ServiceMaster by Twins - 2016 & 2013 Small Business of the Year
Kirk Jarrett, Managing Partner at Whittington, Jones & Rudert CPAs - 2015 Small Business of the Year
Jay Deville, Owner of Right At Home of NWGA - 2012 Small Business of the Year
Chris Carey, Owner of Logical Systems, 2011 Small Business of the Year
Menu for the evening provided by Aramark - Berry College.
A special "Thank You" to the Berry College Campbell School of Business for sponsoring our venue and to C & S Trophies and Corporate Awards for providing nameplates for our panelists.
Thursday, February 18 at 9am - GA Small Biz Workshop in the Chamber Boardroom. Hear from Mary Ellen McClanahan, Director of Entrepreneur & Small Business at Georgia Department of Economic Development. She will discuss small business trends, small business impact on economic development, and share fun facts about entrepreneurs. She'll also explain some of the state programs available to small business owners. Free for Chamber Members, $5 for Non-Chamber Members.
If you are a small business or want to share some love about your favorite small business, use #GASmallBiz on your social channels.
